Amya
Every Amya since 1995 — 10,312 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amya
Amya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,051 in 2025 with 92 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 10,312 American babies have been named Amya. Its peak came in 2004, when 717 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Amya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92 | #2,051 |
| 2024 | 100 | #1,966 |
| 2023 | 120 | #1,710 |
| 2022 | 124 | #1,685 |
| 2021 | 120 | #1,721 |
| 2020 | 158 | #1,374 |
| 2019 | 195 | #1,198 |
| 2018 | 218 | #1,123 |
| 2017 | 225 | #1,120 |
| 2016 | 293 | #935 |
| 2015 | 307 | #897 |
| 2014 | 335 | #826 |
| 2013 | 441 | #638 |
| 2012 | 432 | #658 |
| 2011 | 446 | #639 |
| 2010 | 495 | #594 |
| 2009 | 583 | #521 |
| 2008 | 641 | #493 |
| 2007 | 671 | #483 |
| 2006 | 668 | #473 |
| 2005 | 712 | #433 |
| 2004 | 717 | #423 |
| 2003 | 706 | #425 |
| 2002 | 403 | #632 |
| 2001 | 426 | #593 |
| 2000 | 458 | #568 |
| 1995 | 6 | #11,859 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amya in 2025?
Amya ranked #2,051 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 92 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amya?
10,312 babies have been named Amya in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amya most popular?
Amya peaked in 2004, when 717 newborns received the name.
Is Amya a boy or girl name?
Amya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amya rising or falling?
Amya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.